Rebecca LikiardopoulosAssistant City Manager
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City of Newton
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Newton.
- Buyer type:
- City
- Location:
- Newton, KS
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for City of Newton.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
164753
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
209
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
18,353
Procurement Hell Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
65 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
Procurement guidance and navigation tips.
Procurement Hell Score
Lower scores indicate easier procurement. Created by Starbridge.
Quick Decision Flow
Sole Source
Cooperatives
Full playbooks include agency-specific workflows, thresholds, and vendor benchmarks.
Board meetings and strategic plans from City of Newton
The Commission meeting involved the approval of the city's comprehensive plan, titled 'Newton Next,' which outlines the ten-year vision for land use, transportation, economic development, and public services. Additionally, the Commission received a presentation regarding the Flock automated license plate reader system, discussing its implementation, procurement, data security safeguards, and its efficacy as a tool for crime reduction and investigation.
The meeting focused on two primary agenda items. First, the commission considered and approved a variance request for the property at 900 Old Main Street, specifically regarding a reduction of the rear setback requirement from 25 feet to 10 feet for a church building expansion project. The approval was contingent upon city engineering approval and drainage plans to address potential runoff concerns. Second, the commission held a public hearing for the adoption of the Newton Next Comprehensive Plan, during which an overview of the planning process and the team structure involved was presented.
The meeting included a public hearing and the formal adoption of the 2027 budget. Additionally, updates were provided regarding the planned sale of property at 324 East 11th Street, with specific development requirements established to prohibit the construction of tiny homes under 400 square feet. Discussion also covered a potential future property acquisition involving acreage off the 14th Street connector and the coordination of future meeting schedules.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track City of Newton meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
Vendor mentions and competitor tracking
Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to City of Newton.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
